I loved my R1150RT, probably one of my favourite bikes ever… fortunately i was warned about the dual braking system before test riding my first RT by the dealer… and as a consequence i rode accordingly and thought it was brilliant. As for the indicator switch gear, i absolutely loved it, so much so that when BMW abandoned them in newer models i lost interest in BMW bikes.

The older R1100 R* did not have linked brakes, they may have ABS but gen 1. Which is actually a lot easier maintenance wise. A nasty 1150 problem is the clutch/inputshaft. Chris Harris has made some very good videos about this. For me that is one of the reason to have a R1100 RS in stead of a R1150 **. This is a problem that came with the 6 speed gearbox. They are nice bikes, very stable, good front brakes yet they have their share of problems. My advise: search KZfaq for these issues. Many are not too difficult or too expensive to rectify. For touring I still prefer my ST1100...

I ride big tourers all year every day. I'm a massive fan of handlebar muffs. I have a set of Give muffs that have been on my 1997 trophy, my 2013 trophy and are now on my bmw k1300gt. They fit well and you soon get used to the complex switch patterns inside the muffs. I'm on the bike at least an hour each way to work. Nice dry and warm hands

Just passed my test at 61 years old I bought one of these happy days. Thanks for a great vid 🙏🏻🏍

I have installed this to help with charging and Jumping the bike. I make them if you need one let me know. it is installed directly to the battery.

Hi mate! I own not one but two of these. Love them both. The one with light switch is a former HP the other does not have it and comes with integrated radio cassette (kids ask your dads what is that?) in all respects these tourers are worth every used penny. If you know basic maintenance skills they are also cheap to operate and lastly, I never have second thoughts about long hauls as these engines are best of class. Current mileage are 116K (HP) 46K civilian. Planning on keeping until either she/her/hers stop working or he/him/his cannot ride any more.

I bought one today..

I’m glad we have the turn signal procedure down...

Just collected my new (for me) R850RT. When I first saw it I wonderd if I was ever able to shift it ! It took an amazing short learning cycle and I'm hooked, what a pleasure to ride !

I can't get rid of my 2004 1150RT, like it too much for the same reasons you cited. Yeah the gear shifter & side stand design is not great, also the right side brake peddle was tiny so I got an enlarged add-on to fix that issue.

I just bought one yesterday. Biggest bike I’ve ridden and I think I’m in love. Great engineering and sexy in black and chrome. Very comfy, it’s like a big scooter. Effortless riding.

Thank you Mark. I really like the fact that you go over the good and the bad. I'm looking at a very low mileage 1150 as my first BMW. Not my first road bike mind you as I've been riding for 49 years. Just my first go at owning a Beemer.

You can charge the battery from the aux port/plug

Good call. Congrats and enjoy!

Only 2 plugs on that Mark. Single spark version you got there. Top channel mate👍🏻

nicely done video, i enjoy listening to the English, seem to be more informative than most Americans like my self.

i have a 2004 r1150rs love it

Another great video Mark. Would of been quicker just saying “Ive owned all touring bikes you can think of” haha.

Very,very nice Mark.

Proper mate!